Looking for a great holiday gift idea?  A Couch to 5K Membership or new Running Journal would be a hit on any runners list!

Click the “pay now” button on the top left of the site to sign up for the Couch to 5k, or click below to run with a friend and save!

Want a running journal? Click the “Sign Up” tab in the menu above and choose “Danny’s Run Journal” from the dropdown list on the page! Questions?   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Give the perfect New Year's Resolution! Challenge yourself and set a goal with a friend! Run with a friend and save! The new Couch to 5k Group starts January 2. Join with a friend for just $89.95!
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What is Run University?

Run University offers a variety of training programs, including the popular "Couch to 5k" and "Couch to 10k" programs, along with personal and speed training.  The Run University approach teaches you to adapt to running gradually and gives you the tools to do so, successfully.  With each new distance, you learn you can do things you never thought possible.

The confidence grows each day, each week as you slowly, but consistently conquer ne w territory by going further and getting stronger until instead of why not me; you declare proudly – Yes, ME!

Run University is led by Coach Danny Haralson, an RRCA (Road Runner Clubs of America)-Certified Coach and an AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) Certified Personal Trainer. His Running 101 (Couch to 5k) program is designed to for those who are new to running or returning to running--no matter the age, ability, prior experience, or speed. Danny has trained thousands of runners and turned non-runners into athletes.

With Danny's program you will learn how to run.  It's not about speed--Danny teaches you to cover the distance, while having fun.  The great thing is that as you progress in your running, you will become stronger therefore running faster.

Couch to 10k

Danny’s Couch to 10k will take you from your couch to running just over 6 miles. You can do it!  Look for the next Couch to 10k to be advertised soon.  The current program began in September. The goal race is the Vulcan Run. Each group begins with an initial meeting that covers the group run schedule, philosophy for R102, training, and pacing. 
There will be time for Q&A and when it's over you can decide if you want to join.  Read below for more on the “Couch” programs and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Couch to 5k
Join the popular Couch to 5k Program.  All ages and fitness levels are welcome.  Email Danny for more information on the next group beginning January 2, 2012!
Never run? Think you can’t run?  You can!

With the Couch to 5k Program, you’ll gradually build up to a goal 5k race! The program includes the following:
• RRCA-Certified Coach and Certified Personal Trainer
• Couch to 5k Training Plan/Schedule
• 3 organized group runs per week
• Regular motivational emails
• Tips on stretching, what to wear, preventing injury, and preparation

Ready to sign up? Click the "Pay Now" button and provide your name and email.

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Training for Beginners

In Danny’s Running programs an important by-product of the running is in understanding the importance of short and long term goals and how they can increase the gain in self confidence, self esteem as well as self-empowerment.  As you progress you will discover within yourself the ability to persevere, your own determination and the self-satisfaction that comes from a job well done! Many people decide to start running and they (for whatever reason) select a 3 or 4 mile run to start with! They lace up some old tennis shoes they’ve used for cutting the grass--Chuck Taylor Converse All Stars, or (ladies) their old Reebok aerobic shoes, and off they go! That first mile is exhilarating, but that last mile is excruciating! They get back and they have a ‘side stitch’, their knees ache and they are gasping for air. They take a hot bath and fall into bed. The next morning they get up and as their feet hit the floor they sound like a bowl of Rice Krispies (snap, crackle, pop); their legs and joints ache and they declare, “Running is not for me, it’s too painful!” Well, no wonder!

Danny’s Running 101 program is built upon ‘adaptation’. Each new runner begins with walking and running, okay,‘slogging’ (slow jogging) and as each week passes they walk a little further and run a little further, then he or she runs a little more and walks a little less until it’s all running all the time! Each day, each run is another opportunity to conquer your own doubts. It’s not a big thing much like a brick is no t a big thing, but a lot of bricks put together will become a wall and a lot of runs put together will become a 5K or 10K and a new, improved you. The Running 101 program is also available to organized groups, churches and corporations through RunUniversity.

Personal Training
Run University offers personal training appointments for beginners as well as PR's (personal best), Boston Qualifiers, and Personal Training ('round' is NOT a shape!). Lose weight, get lean, and get in shape physically and cardio-wise with Danny or Micki.

Training for Speed, Form, Efficiency or Endurance
Danny’s Fast Trax Program is for the athlete who has been running for a minimum of 1 year who is interested in running stronger, setting PR’s, of perhaps qualifying for Boston. These goals may be accomplished through a custom-designed schedule including but not limited to, track work, hill work, tempo or pace runs depending on (and designed for) the specific goal. There's no charge for initial meetingand assessment; thereafter rates begin at $150.00 month.

Danny’s Training Journal
By request! Spiral bound dated day by day record of your runs, temp, route, distance and more. Daily, weekly and monthly tips and essays (like the e-mails).
Click here to view a SAMPLE page.
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